Viewpoints Explained: Addressing A History Of Violence Toward Native American Children
Is an apology enough to make up for America's violent past?
Sociology Sub-categories:
- Bias (11)
- Community (32)
- Misogyny (2)
- Race and Identity (147)
- Religion and Spirituality (24)
- Social Psychology (6)
- Social Work (8)
- Societal Issues (30)
- Stereotypes (2)
- Women's Issues (37)
Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat From Religion
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers. Where are they going?
A Backwards Online Trend: The Dark Side Of “Tradwives”
How are young women and girls watching these videos affected by these portrayals?
Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father
We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.
Viewpoints Explained: Redefining Race (Again) in the U.S. Census
The next U.S. Census nationwide poll will include new subdivisions of race. We explain the reason for the shift and the new categories.
“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports
We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.
Born Into Slavery: Stark Portraits of the Four Million Enslaved in the 1800’s
Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.
Do Companies Still Care About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
We speak with Harvard researcher, Paola Cecchi Dimeglio, about the ways in which workers routinely face bias and how companies are redirecting their efforts in hiring and beyond.
Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its Use Of Stoning
We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.
Who Exactly Are The Texas Rangers?
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills
We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.
What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?
It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
Getting Outside & Gardening This Spring
We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.
The 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing
We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.
Culture Crash: Are J-Lo And Justin Timberlake Old News?
Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake were two of the hottest pop stars during the 90’s and 2000’s. But has their time passed?
Viewpoints Explained: The Continued Retreat From Religion
We discuss why organized religion just keeps losing followers.
The Forgotten Dead: America’s Epidemic Of Unclaimed Bodies
We speak with two experts about this growing crisis and why many family members who are searching for their loved ones are often too late.
Viewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise
New research published earlier this month in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” uncovers evidence that women may benefit much more from this type of exercise.
Americans Love-Hate Relationship With This Furry Animal
We speak with wildlife expert Erika Howsare about our long and tangled relationship with the white-tailed deer.
Expanding Into Aging: How To Overcome Our Fear Of The Unknown
We speak with author Caroline Paul about gaining a new perspective on aging
Fighting For Your Life In Front Of A Prison Parole Board: The Road To Rehabilitation
But as rates of parole have plummeted in recent years in the U.S., experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole.
The Rise of Soul Music: Stax, Motown & the Genre Today
We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.
Performance Anxiety: We All Struggle With It. How Do You Rise Above?
We speak with her to learn how everyone can utilize these same strategies in their daily lives.
Celebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of
We cover the story of Bessie Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying.
